Conor McGregor Opens As Favorite Over Eddie Alvarez
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor will attempt to add the lightweight title to his collection when he challenges Eddie Alvarez in the main event of UFC 205.
Early betting odds for the event were released on Tuesday. McGregor opened as -150 favorite for his fight with Alvarez, who is a +120 underdog. Those odds will most likely change as the event grows closer.
McGregor (20-3) is currently on a one fight winning streak and is coming off a win over Nate Diaz at UFC 202 by decision while Alvarez (28-4) is currently on a three fight winning streak and is 5-1 in his last six bouts and is coming off a win over Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Fight Night 90 by first round TKO.
Other betting odds for the event included current UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley vs. challenger Stephen Thompson in the co-main event. Woodley is an underdog at +165 while Thompson is a -205 favorite.
UFC 205 will take place at Madison Square Garden on November 12th with the main card airing on pay-per-view and the prelims airing on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass.
